Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Whole wheat is a whole grain containing 3 parts - the bran, germ & endosperm. Once refined, wheat is stripped of the complete essential nutrients and so, this is why wheat is better than white flour as far as natural vitamin content!

Sunflower seeds are a tiny kernel packed full of nutritional goodness! Sunflower seeds are considered a "functional food", which go beyond basic nutritional standards and actually help prevent disease and build immunity!

Sunflower seeds contain:

*Natural Antioxidants

*Disease-Preventing Nutrients (such as Betaine & Vitamin E)

*Vitamin E is high in Antioxidants and has been shown to improve wound healing as well as improve circulation

Monday, March 1, 2010

EFA is an Etsy team, or group, of Etsy artists that love animals! EFA's goal as a group is to raise money for animal-related charities, rotating with a new charity every month! EFA also supports and promotes other members as well as share animal-friendly ideas and tips!

Every month, EFA members pledge to donate to a pet-related charity, which is chosen by suggestions from EFA members. They have a great page showing the amazing donations from EFA members throughout the last year - donation totals from members have ranged from $200 to $4,000 monthly! Way to go EFA! Every bit makes a big difference for an animal out there somewhere! :)

*Did you notice...I have a button on the side of my blog that links to an animal charity! All you have to do is *click* and it will instantly donate $ to the charity! (Thanks to the sponsors, who are actually the ones donating the $ everytime someone clicks.) What an easy, affordable way to make a difference - daily! :)

EcoDog will keep you posted on EFA news and the charity of the month, so you can donate too!